Hawaii’s gun laws are the strictest in America. A landmark case could change that

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Honolulu-Hong Kong Festival to kick off with downtown night market

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – The inaugural Honolulu-Hong Kong Festival kicks off at the end of January with a “Temple Street Night Market” at Fort Street Mall in downtown Honolulu. Jade Lun, member of the festival organizer Hong Kong Business Association of …

Atmos Ascent vs. Summit: Tailoring Rewards for Alaska and Hawaiian Travelers

Understanding the Core Offerings (Image Credits: Unsplash) As airlines consolidate and loyalty programs evolve, frequent flyers on Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines routes face key decisions in selecting credit cards that maximize their travel benefits …

Letter: Hawaii no stranger to U.S. regime change

America’s removal of a leader from a sovereign nation is old news. The Bayonet Constitution (officially the Constitution of 1887 of the Hawaiian Kingdom) was a legal document forced upon King David Kalakaua by a militia of white businessmen in 1887. It …

Chris Gotterup surges to win Sony Open in possible final PGA event in Hawaii

HONOLULU — In what might have been the final day of PGA Tour competition in Hawaii, 26-year-old Chris Gotterup stormed up the leaderboard on Sunday to claim the Sony Open by two shots at Waialae Country Club. Gotterup shot a 6-under 64 to win for the third …

Letter: Hawaii residents must not bend to Trump’s will

The “Off the News” segment on Jan. 9 ended with the ominous sentence, “Hawaii would do well to avoid the hit list” (“One state’s scandal hits 4 others, politically,” Star-Advertiser). (The aforementioned hit list being President Trump’s list of enemies …

Hawaiʻi AG To Supreme Court: Gun Control Is Hawaiian Tradition

A case questioning whether Hawaiʻi gun owners need explicit permission to carry their weapons onto private property will be argued before the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday. Hawaiʻi has never been big on guns. King Kamehameha III banned the possession of …

Gotterup wins PGA opener in Hawaii

Gotterup wins PGA opener in Hawaii Published: January 19, 2026 HONOLULU — Chris Gotterup opened the new PGA Tour season with three big birdies on the back nine that carried him to a 6-under 64 and a two-shot victory in the…

Hirono, Case, Tokuda Introduce Legislation to Establish New National Veterans Cemetery in Hawaii

U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono and Representatives Ed Case and Jill Tokuda led the introduction of the Hawaii National Cemetery Act, legislation that would require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a new national veterans cemetery in the state …

Hawaii lawmakers warn of child safety risks with AI chatbots

A state senator said a parent recently told his office about her 12-year-old daughter’s interactions with an artificial intelligence chatbot, which the senator described as “aggressive grooming” during role-play conversations with a fictional anime …

The clubs Chris Gotterup used to win the 2026 Sony Open in Hawaii

[Photo: Cliff Hawkins] Chris Gotterup came to the Sony Open in Hawaii with two PGA Tour wins under his belt and left it with win No.3, a two-shot victory courtesy of a final-round 64. RELATED: Chris Gotterup moved to Florida to better prepare for the PGA …

Hawaiian Electric plans utility work this week in North Kona

January 19, 2026, 1:00 AM HST Hawaiian Electric crews are scheduled to replace a utility pole this week in North Kona. Work is planned for 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 21, with an accompanying closure of the mauka lane of Kuakini Highway, between Ihilani Place …

Chris Gotterup moved to Florida to better prepare for the PGA Tour season. He just rolled in Hawaii to win his third …

[Photo: Cliff Hawkins] Chris Gotterup changed residences during his abbreviated offseason, moving from Oklahoma to Florida to facilitate a more productive start to his season. That decision and appearances in a few unofficial events late last year and TGL …

Chris Gotterup clinches Sony Open in Hawaii

The 2026 Sony Open was won by American golfer Chris Gotterup, who finished two shots clear with a score of -16. Gotterup started fast in Hawaii, carding a 63 in round one and finishing off with a 64 on Sunday’s round four. The 26-year-old picks up a third …

5 Top Financial Tips To Live Frugally in Hawaii

Art Wager / Getty Images Living in Hawaii is a dream for many, but the high cost of living can turn paradise into a savings nightmare. When everything has to be imported and shipped, prices on everything from gas to food have a pretty premium price tag …

Gotterup charges to Sony Open victory in Hawaii

Hawaii Guns What to Know

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Hawaii’s strict gun law faces Supreme Court scrutiny in landmark case

HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii’s gun laws, long among the strictest in the nation, will be the focus of arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday. The court is taking up the state’s ban on firearms on private property that is open to the public, such as …

Gotterup charges to Sony Open victory in Hawaii

Chris Gotterup fired a six-under-par 64 to surge to victory in the PGA Tour’s season-opening Sony Open in Hawaii on Sunday. Gotterup, who started the final round at Honolulu’s windswept Waialae Country Club two shots off the pace, reeled off seven …